Interneurones in the spinal cord can usually work independently from descending inputs from the brainstem.

The interneurones involved in spinal reflexes are all located in the dorsal root ganglionventral horn.

Neurones in the mesencephalic locomotor region send long axons that drive the muscles directly, via neuromuscular synapses.

The interneurones involved in spinal reflexes are all located in the ventral horn.

Neurones in the mesencephalic locomotor region send axons that influence, directly or indirectly, the spinal interneurones, thereby determining the rhythm of locomotion.

It is possible to evoke this reflex by a brisk but light tap to the tendon of the muscle, which then responds with a contraction.

The reflex can be evoked in postural muscles.

This reflex forms the basis for current views about the mechanism of posture.

This reflex involves a chain of two neurons.

It is a reflex response to afferent impulses of tendon organs lying in the tendon being tapped.